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Suits: Season 1

12 episodes Premiered Jun 23, 2011 Updated Jul 19, 2026

Suits is an American legal drama television series created and written by Aaron Korsh. It premiered on USA Network. The series follows the story of Mike Ross, a brilliant young college dropout, who finds himself working with Harvey Specter, one of New York City's best lawyers. Harvey hires Mike on the spot after recognizing his raw talent and photographic memory. The series explores the relationship between Mike and

Season overview

Suits is an American legal drama television series created and written by Aaron Korsh. It premiered on USA Network. The series follows the story of Mike Ross, a brilliant young college dropout, who finds himself working with Harvey Specter, one of New York City's best lawyers. Harvey hires Mike on the spot after recognizing his raw talent and photographic memory. The series explores the relationship between Mike and Harvey as they navigate the world of law together.

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Pilot

Jun 23, 2011 · 81 min

A "closer" for one of New York City's most successful law firms decides to hire an aloof genius who has passed the bar but never went to law school as his associate.

S1·E2 Core

Errors and Omissions

Jun 30, 2011 · 43 min

Mike has an ethical dilemma when Louis forces him to make a decision that could hurt his relationship with Harvey. Elsewhere, Harvey's past comes back to haunt him during a case.

S1·E3 Core

Inside Track

Jul 7, 2011 · 42 min

Jessica hopes Harvey's promotion will reign him in, but when a crisis arises with the first client he brought into the firm, Harvey goes rogue trying to fix it.

S1·E4 Core

Dirty Little Secrets

Jul 14, 2011 · 43 min

Harvey and Jessica's relationship is tested when Harvey defends someone from her past. Also, Louis assigns Mike his first solo case, a pro bono that has him itching for a win.

S1·E5 Core

Bail Out

Jul 21, 2011 · 42 min

Mike's life becomes complicated when an old friend reappears and needs his help. Harvey must decide between closing a multi-million dollar deal and helping his trusted driver defen

S1·E6 Core

Tricks of the Trade

Jul 28, 2011 · 42 min

Harvey and Mike work to save a woman wrongly accused of insider trading. Mike helps Rachel study for the LSAT, only to find out she is on the brink of discovering his closely guard

S1·E7 Core

Play the Man

Aug 4, 2011 · 42 min

Mike takes on Louis' protégé during a mock trial, but his conflict with Rachel could hurt his chances of winning. Elsewhere, Harvey works on a merger between two hotel chains, but

S1·E8 Core

Identity Crisis

Aug 11, 2011 · 43 min

Mike is tasked with reigning in a modern day Robin Hood whose illicit deeds are putting a client's business at risk. Also, Louis must resolve his differences with Harvey to win a c

S1·E9 Core

Undefeated

Aug 18, 2011 · 42 min

Harvey meets his match in a cocky opposing counsel in a class action lawsuit, and Mike unknowingly helps frame Rachel as a traitor to the firm.

S1·E10 Core

Shelf Life

Aug 25, 2011 · 42 min

Harvey must fire an accountant for falsifying his credentials, but Mike finds a more sinister motive for his termination and becomes concerned about his own employment. Meanwhile,

S1·E11 Mytharc

Rules of the Game

Sep 1, 2011 · 42 min

Harvey's former mentor turns to him for help when his office comes under investigation. Meanwhile, Jenny suspects Mike may be occupied with more than just his job.

S1·E12 Mytharc

Dog Fight

Sep 8, 2011 · 42 min

Harvey's efforts to free an innocent man hit a wall when he goes against the new district attorney, who seems more focused on the integrity of the system than justice.